Body Shop Auto Collision Estimator

CARSTAR Delray Beach & Faith Auto Works; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collision repair facility in Ronkonkoma, NY, seeks an experienced Back-End Estimator to oversee repair plans and ensure smooth production workflow. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in CCC One, PartsTrader, and experience in high-volume environments. I-CAR Gold Class experience is required, and I-CAR Platinum certification is preferred. The position offers a base salary of $70,000 annually, with commission potential leading to total earnings of $85k to $110k.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be experienced and comfortable working independently in a production environment.
• I-CAR Gold Class shop experience required.

Responsibilities

• Own all repair plans after teardown and blueprinting.
• Build production-ready repair plans that support technicians.
• Research and apply OEM repair procedures.
• Communicate professionally with insurance partners.

Skills

Advanced CCC One workflow experience

Proficient with PartsTrader

Experience with OpsTrax

Strong knowledge of RepairLogic and OEM procedures

ALLDATA experience

Ability to write clear, defensible line notes

Experience in a high-volume collision repair environment

Education

I-CAR Platinum certification

Job description

Back-End Estimator / Repair Planner

Ronkonkoma, NY | OEM-Certified, I-CAR Gold Class Collision Repair Facility

We are a professional, OEM-certified collision repair shop built on pride in our craft and respect for the people doing the work. Our team works closely together – estimators, technicians, parts, and management – to ensure repairs are done correctly and vehicles move through the shop smoothly.

We believe great results come from shared accountability, clear communication, and coaching one another when there’s something of value to pass along. That culture is what drives our consistency and the quality of our repairs.

We are looking for an experienced Back-End Estimator who enjoys working as part of a skilled production team and takes pride in building complete, accurate repair plans once vehicles are on site and teardown is complete.

Platinum-level estimating habits are valued, supported by a team culture built on accountability, shared learning, and respect for the craft.

What You’ll Do

You will own the repair plan during production and support the entire shop by ensuring files are clean, complete, and ready for the floor.

• Own all repair plans after teardown and blueprinting
• Build production-ready repair plans that support technicians
• Address all CCC Advisor Reports prior to upload
  • Clear, professional line notes
  • Complete photo documentation
• Research and apply OEM repair procedures
• Collaborate with technicians and production staff to resolve repair questions
• Communicate professionally with insurance partners
• Help remove bottlenecks that slow production
• Protect cycle time, repair quality, and profitability

What We’re Looking For

This is a senior role. Candidates must be experienced and comfortable working independently in a production environment.

• Advanced CCC One workflow experience
• Proficient with PartsTrader
• Experience with OpsTrax
• Strong knowledge of RepairLogic and OEM procedures
• ALLDATA experience
• 100% disassembly / blueprinting methodology
• Ability to write clear, defensible line notes
• Experience in a high-volume collision repair environment

I-CAR Gold Class shop experience required

I-CAR Platinum certification strongly preferred

What Success Looks Like Here

• Technicians trust the repair plans
• Fewer re-writes and surprises
• Cars move smoothly through production
• Files are clean, complete, and audit-ready
• The entire team performs better because of the collaboration

Compensation — Performance Based

• Base Salary: $70,000 annually
• Commission: Tiered percentage of delivered sales

Commission Tiers (Delivered Monthly Revenue)

• 0% on delivered revenue up to $225,000
• 2% on delivered revenue from $225,001 – $300,000
• 3% on delivered revenue from $300,001 – $375,000
• 4% on delivered revenue over $375,000

This structure rewards throughput, accuracy, and cycle-time discipline, not estimate padding.

Earning Potential:

Annual earnings typically range from $85k to $110k for consistent and strong performers, with additional upside for those consistently delivering higher production volume.